17 Jul Independence
Every Parent's Goal
Every parent’s goal is to raise an independent child. When a parent realises they have brought up their child to be independent, they also discover parental peace of mind is a wonderful gift they have given themselves.
Helping your child discover they can do specific actions unaccompanied provides a sense of empowerment to them. Then there’s the relief a parent feels also.
When a child is young, they feel good about learning to dress themselves and put their shoes on without help. Relief, yet again. When a teenager learns to drive, it’s a mixed feeling of freedom for both the child and the parent, along with worry for the parent, while the child is still basking in their independence.
Here are three reasons to help your child discover their independence:
1. Peace of Mind – The peace of mind comes when you know that throughout the years, you have helped your child learn to problem-solve and can think critically and problem-solve when on the road – and throughout life in general. Your child knows how to face obstacles and analyse situations they find themselves in. After all, they’ve done this for years.
2. Responsibility & Accountability – By instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability in your child from an early age, you can rest assured that they will embrace ownership of their actions and decisions.
3. Confidence – When you guide, support and provide opportunities for your child to grow, you gradually help develop their independence and confidence by offering age-relevant choices. Let your child know that becoming independent is about gaining skills to handle tasks and life experiences throughout their growing years and that they are never alone, as you have their back.
Parenting requires teaching and learning for both the parent and the child. Every day your child learns and grows, and so do you. Parenting requires consistency, patience and adaptability.
Every child possesses unique qualities and progresses at their distinct individual pace. It is crucial to customise our approach based on each child’s personalised needs and abilities. By doing so we empower them to trust their judgment and cultivate unwavering belief in their abilities.
Remember to give yourself a pat on the back and say “well done” when you send your child off into the world… your back, and of course theirs.
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